The Fellowship Council

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About the Fellowship Council
The Fellowship Council is an association of program directors and specialty societies charged with oversight of fellowship training programs in order to uphold uniformly high standards and produce well trained surgeons.

President’s Welcome

Welcome to the Fellowship Council website! It is an incredible honor to serve as your Fellowship Council President this year.  I first want to acknowledge the leadership and vision of Dr. Aurora Pryor who has just concluded her term as FC President.  Dr. Pryor has guided us through a challenging year as a result of […]

What’s New at the Fellowship Council?

Have you looked at the Fellowship Council Job Board? It’s a great resource to find that post-fellowship position.

We also have links to Sponsoring Society Job Boards with even more opportunities.

We have published our new Fellow Parental and Medical Leave Recommendations.  Please read and let us know what you think.

Questions? Comments? Please contact us.

Non-ACGME Advanced Colorectal and Advanced Thoracic Fellowship Application and Matching Process Schedule

The application process for surgical fellowship in Non-ACGME Advanced Colorectal and Thoracic Surgery is now open. Applicants have until November 8, 2022 to confirm their applications to programs. All letters of recommendation must also be submitted to the Fellowship Council office by November 8, 2022.

Fellowship Application Process Opens:
August 1, 2022

Fellowship Application Closes:
November 8, 2022

Letters of Recommendation Deadline:
November 8, 2022

Deadline to Inform Applicants of Interviews:
November 22, 2022

Fellowship Ranking Order List Start:
January 4, 2023

Fellowship Ranking Order List Deadline:
January 17, 2023

Fellowship Scramble Day:
January 23, 2023

Date for Announcement of Fellowship Matches:
January 24, 2023

Fellowships Begin:
August 1, 2023